Solid Waste Transportation and Disposal Services

The City of Seattle is seeking a contractor to provide long-haul transportation and disposal services for non-recycled solid waste generated in the city. The contractor will be responsible for receiving compacted, containerized garbage from the city's transfer stations and other city-authorized customers, transporting the material to an approved disposal facility, and returning empty containers to maintain required inventory levels. The city estimates the total value of the contract to be between $350,000,000 and $450,000,000 over the full contract term. • The contractor must provide cost-effective, environmentally responsible, and operationally reliable solutions that maintain capacity for projected tonnage growth and support flexibility as regional landfill and infrastructure conditions evolve. • The contractor must ensure reliable, safe, and efficient long-haul and disposal operations. • The contractor must provide fair and predictable pricing with transparent adjustment mechanisms. • The contractor must demonstrate environmental stewardship, including minimizing emissions and ensuring disposal at compliant, well-managed landfills. • The contractor must provide strong performance, comprehensive reporting, and auditable operations. • The contractor must have robust contingency capabilities to ensure uninterrupted solid waste movement. • The contractor must align with the city's solid waste management plan, climate goals, and applicable regulatory requirements.